Organic Deodorant

Realizing that I had removed most of the bad stuff out of my hair, I started thinking about other products that I could replace.  Deodorant was the next in line.  I have for a long, long time, been in a battle with deodorant.  For years I used the Dry Idea spray(which they no longer make- because it was an aerosol), and had been searching for a better deodorant.  I would switch back and forth from gel to stick.  They seemed to work o.k., except when it would quit completely.  I realized this on a recent trip to Seattle from St. Louis.  I had a lay over in Phoenix, and even though I had showered 5 hours before the lay over, my deodorant completely FAILED on me.  I didn't pack any because I had another stick waiting for me in Seattle, so I had to buy some at the airport at an inflated airport price.  I started to keep that stick in my carry on in case I had another "fail" for future trips.  So, why the heck not check out a non toxic version?  It wasn't like the toxic stuff was working anyway.  I was using Dove, and I would have to re apply when going out for the evening.

I started to read and was very confused by all the information.  So I thought, the fewer ingredients, the better.  So I found this:  Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal, Spray Mist

 

The first day I used it, was two days before a plane ride.  I found out I could pick it up at Whole Foods, so we went to the store after I got to Seattle.  I couldn't stop doing a "pit smell check".  I felt like I was in a terrible version of a deodorant commercial.

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Sure Deodorant Commercial

I wouldn't shut up about it either.  Here are the ingredients to this product:

Purified Water, Natural Mineral Salts 

No Preservatives, Not Tested on Animals 

So, I was simply amazed I found something that actually didn't have a bunch of stuff in it AND it worked VERY well!

After a few weeks, it would fail a little, but not NEAR as bad as the other stuff I was using.  My "close to the armpit sweaters and shirts" I was no longer putting directly into the laundry because of a fowl smell in the pit region.  Now, it might have only failed slightly because of taking meds for a headache for a day or two, because your body does smell and process things which can come out making someone smell bad for a day or two, but I'm still sold.  It works SO MUCH BETTER than anything I had used for a long, long time.

Again, all suggestions and comments are appreciated.

Next week I move to soap!  :)

Organic conditioner

After I purchased my new shampoo, I used the old conditioner that I have been using for a long time.  I typically run out as quick as the old shampoo. I started reading the label on that bottle and figured out why.  At least 3 different kinds of alcohol.  No wonder my hair dries out!  So I started my search on the internet again for an all organic conditioner.  Lot's are listed there, but finding the ingredients was difficult.  Amazon.com lists ingredients, if they are available to list.  So, instead of shopping blind, I found myself at The Vitamin Shoppe, by my folks house. They sell health food medication, and to my surprise, hair products!

I started looking at all the labels(and prices) of the conditioners, trying to find stuff with no alcohol in it!  Even the "organic" stuff, still had at least one type of alcohol.  Then, I finally found a brand and read all the ingredients.  Aubrey Organics Conditioner- Rosa Mosqueta- Nourishing.



Here are the ingredients:

INGREDIENTS: Coconut Fatty Acid Cream Base, Coltsfoot Extract, Horsetail Extract, Organic Rosa Mosqueta® Rose Hip Seed Oil, St. John’s Wort Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Organic Aloe Vera, Amino Acid Complex (Cysteine, Methionine), Organic Evening Primrose Oil, Balsam Oil; Extracts of Fennel, Hops, Balm Mint, Mistletoe, Camomile and Yarrow; Organic Rosemary Oil, Organic Sage Oil, Carrot Oil, Aubrey’s Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E).

I did ask about Cysteine and Methionine, and was told they are Amino Acid Complexes.  I would love to know if these are things that need to be in a conditioner, but I was looking for a quick fix to my conditioner problem(finding one with out alcohol).

I started using it and quickly realized I did not need to use very much at all.  Maybe a dime size(or smaller) squirt in my hand.  I leave it one while I wash the rest of myself(so it stays in my hair for a couple of minutes), then I rinse it out. If you use more, your hair will feel slightly oily(I found this out the hard way).

This was still expensive, $17, but again, I'm using very little at a time.  I have been very pleased with it. I didn't like the smell at first, but it has grown on me(not "as" floral then my old conditioner).  It compliments my new shampoo very well.

Again, I would like to make my own conditioner, and will be looking at recipes for that(researching for the right one), but for now, this conditioner is doing the trick!

I hope you are enjoying these entries.  Any comments or suggestions are welcome.  Next week I will talk about my next product that I have changed out.

Organic Products and DYI products

Welcome to my new Blog!  I will be posting about the ways I have been experimenting with changing products and would LOVE to have suggestions from others for what works for you.  I am describing this as my "inner hippie".

I have been over the past few months switching my products to organic products.  It started with a purchase of an completely organic shampoo and it has now morphed to finding recipes to replace my everyday makeup and cleaning products.  I have only scratched the surface, but I want to continue this trend.

I hope you can join me in discussions about what is best.  The fewer ingredients, the better is my belief!

Thank you for listening.  Time to add more info to my new blog page.  :)

Your Inner Hippie!